Leona Mae Graber
February 24, 1928 ~ August 23, 2022
Leona Mae Graber went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. She was 94. She was born February 24, 1928, to Chris and Martha Schrag, growing up on the family farm with her sister, Josephine, and brothers, Lawrence, Emil, Willard, Victor, and Dean. She graduated from Pretty Prairie High School in 1946 and soon after became engaged to LeRoy Graber. On June 7th, 1949, they were married at the First Mennonite Church in Pretty Prairie. In 1957 they moved to McPherson. While raising their family, she worked parttime at the Cedars Retirement Home and eventually as a dental assistant to Dr. J. O. Schrag. Mom will be remembered for her sense of humor, artistic ability in painting, poetry, and music. Never knowing a stranger, always eager to meet new people, she had an inner joy when helping others. Her quick wit, with a hint of good-natured orneriness, endeared her to many. Leona is preceded in death by her parents; four siblings; husband, LeRoy; daughter, Nancy; daughter-in-law, Monica Graber. She is survived by her children, Keith Graber and Karen (Greg) Rupp; three grandchildren, Jennifer, Carl, and Ryan; four great-grandchildren, Jocelyn, Logan, Wyatt and Charlie; brothers, Victor Schrag and Dean Schrag. Although small in stature, she was determined and strong in her faith, fellowship, and family. If Dad was our rudder, Mom was the wind that propelled our family through life. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 pm, Monday, August 29th, 2022, at First Mennonite Church, Pretty Prairie, KS with interment to follow at the First Mennonite Church Cemetery. A memorial has been established with: Good Shepherd Hospice, 7829 East Rockhill Street, Suite 403, Wichita, KS 67206. Services in care of Downing & Lahey West Mortuary.
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Our thoughts and prayers on the passing of Mrs Graber. Her generosity and kindness were evidenced by all who met her. We will miss her beautiful smile when we were able to share in Sunday worship services. May the memories that linger be those of joy and laughter and music.